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Recommended Reading List for Mothers

Motherhood is one of the highest callings in the world—and one of the most challenging! How are Christian mothers meant to fulfill their role as they raise children, tackle to-do lists, nurture their marriages, and love the Lord? Truth For Life recommends the following books, which will help you answer that question by looking at faithful mothers throughout church history, aiding your personal studies of God’s Word, and pointing you to the God who gives the grace and strength every mother needs.


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Missional Motherhood: The Everyday Ministry of Mother in the Grand Plan of God
by Gloria Furman available from Crossway
Mother and author Gloria Furman explains that there’s no such thing as “just” a mom. Despite the routine tasks and mundane to-do lists, motherhood is… (more)
Mother and author Gloria Furman explains that there’s no such thing as “just” a mom. Despite the routine tasks and mundane to-do lists, motherhood is anything but insignificant. God has designed motherhood as part of His greater plan to draw people to Himself—instilling all women, whether called to traditional mothering or not, with an eternal purpose in nurturing others.
Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home Matters to God
Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home Matters to God
by Courtney Reissig available from Crossway
Folding laundry. Weeding the garden. Cooking dinner. Changing diapers. Work in the home can seem so ordinary. Does any of it matter? Is there meaning… (more)
Folding laundry. Weeding the garden. Cooking dinner. Changing diapers. Work in the home can seem so ordinary. Does any of it matter? Is there meaning in our most mundane moments at home? When the work of the home fills our days, it is easy to get disillusioned and miss God’s grand purpose for our work. As image bearers of the Creator who made us to work, we contribute to society, bringing order out of chaos and loving God through loving others—meaning there’s glory in every moment. In this encouraging book, Courtney Reissig combats the common misconceptions about the value of at-home work—helping us see how Christ infuses purpose into every facet of the ordinary.
Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms
Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms
by Tim Challies available from Challies
History tells of women whose love for the Bible shaped its earliest and most prominent teachers. It tells of women who were great theologians in… (more)
History tells of women whose love for the Bible shaped its earliest and most prominent teachers. It tells of women who were great theologians in their own right, yet whose only students were their own children. It tells, time and time again, of Christian men who owe so much to their godly mothers. Raising children to honor and glorify the Lord is the goal of every Christian mother, but how can you do that? Who can teach you? One of the best ways to learn is to read examples of women who have succeeded at the very task you are attempting. In Devoted, Tim Challies invites you to come take a brief look at some of them and learn together of Christian men and their godly moms, mothers who were used to shape the men who changed the world.
Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds
Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds
by Jen Wilken available from Crossway

We all know it’s important to study God’s Word. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. What’s more, a lack of time, emotionally driven…

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We all know it’s important to study God’s Word. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. What’s more, a lack of time, emotionally driven approaches, and past frustrations can erode our resolve to keep growing in our knowledge of Scripture. How can we, as Christian women, keep our focus and sustain our passion when reading the Bible? Women of the Word has helped countless women with a clear and concise plan they can use every time they open their Bible. This book will equip you to engage God’s Word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart.

Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family
by Paul David Tripp available from Crossway
Feeling pressure to do everything “right” and raise up “good” children, it’s easy to lose sight of our ultimate purpose as parents in the quest for… (more)
Feeling pressure to do everything “right” and raise up “good” children, it’s easy to lose sight of our ultimate purpose as parents in the quest for practical tips and guaranteed formulas. In this life-giving book, Paul Tripp offers parents much more than a to-do list. Instead, he presents us with a big-picture view of God’s plan for us as parents. Outlining fourteen foundational principles centered on the Gospel, he shows that we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. Rather, we need the rescuing grace of God―grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents. Freed from the burden of trying to manufacture life-change in our children’s hearts, we can embrace a grand perspective of parenting overflowing with vision, purpose, and joy.
Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments
Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments
by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler available from Harvest House Publishers

Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages…

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Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture’s solutions only raising more questions, you’re not alone.

But there is hope.

You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help you understand and apply the Gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Discover how closely the Gospel connects with today’s motherhood. Join Emily and Laura as they walk through the redemptive story and reveal how the Gospel applies to your everyday life, bringing hope, freedom, and joy in every area of motherhood.

Sacred Endurance: Finding Grace and Strength for a Lasting Faith
Sacred Endurance: Finding Grace and Strength for a Lasting Faith
by Trillia Newbell available from IVP Books

God promises to finish the good work he began in us―but that doesn’t come without bumps in the road. Life can be hard, faith can wane, and…

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God promises to finish the good work he began in us―but that doesn’t come without bumps in the road. Life can be hard, faith can wane, and distractions abound. Too many today are at risk of compromising their integrity or giving up on their faith. How can we persevere to the end? Trillia Newbell, a fellow struggler on the journey, offers encouragement and hope for us to run the race well. While life may be full of challenges, we have a true and real hope in Jesus, who provides us with what we need to endure through pain and doubt. Newbell shares theological insights and practical disciplines to train us for faithful, godly living over the long haul. The race is hard, but you are not running it alone. Find strength and courage here to endure and finish well.

 


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